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    New School Nurse has Loved and Hated the Job

    elprup replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    I agree, it is growing on me. Also, I get the same check every month (even though we get 2 1/2 weeks off in
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    HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program Q's

    elprup replied to driven2012's topic in General Students

    For me, it has been difficult because of the economic downturn. For example, HRSA does not allow work in for profit long term care centers or dermatology offices. But, I would never would have been...
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    New School Nurse has Loved and Hated the Job

    elprup replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    I have been atmy job for a few months....and I feel exactly the same way. It is getting
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    School nurse interview! PLEASE HELP!!!

    elprup replied to k.jones1119's topic in School

    I found my list..here you go. It hasbeen compiled from allnurses and the web. My apologies for not keeping where I got them from. SCHOOL RNstrengthsBelieve every child has something to teach usLove...
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    School nurse interview! PLEASE HELP!!!

    elprup replied to k.jones1119's topic in School

    https://allnurses.com/school-nursing/common-interview-questions-516666.html Has some great examples. You can also good school nurse interview questions, or something to that effect. That is how I...
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    At the end of my rope...hate nursing.

    elprup replied to Brittany2206's topic in General Students

    I do hear you, and sometimes womder why I am still here? I did finally land a job YaY! But once again, no training at all. And with 5 schools as a district nurse I am behind in everything because...
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    New Grad RN applying to Folsom Prison, Ca... insight please

    elprup replied to patos1984's topic in Correctional

    Oops, read all the posts and found my answer.
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    New Grad RN applying to Folsom Prison, Ca... insight please

    elprup replied to patos1984's topic in Correctional

    Sheri257, what prison are you at? I am applying to several.
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    New District School Nurse - Help

    elprup replied to elprup's topic in School

    Got it thanks! Funny, I got job offer today for county PHN. 10 hours a day 4 days a week but $9 less an hour then my school gig. I would love to learn working with fragile children, but I am sticking...
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    Refresher Course

    elprup replied to luv2swim's topic in Retired Nurses

    You need to get your license. Didn't you take the
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    Whats so Hard about Nursing School and the profession?

    elprup replied to whipwreck82's topic in General Students

    Funny
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    New District School Nurse - Help

    elprup replied to elprup's topic in School

    Helenaeberg - i am pretty close to you, you'll have to message me sometime. CSU Fresno! Thank you!I realize I am VERY lucky to have my amazing health assistants! And all of them have been there for...
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    New District School Nurse - Help

    elprup replied to elprup's topic in School

    Scistav - thank you so much! May I ask where I can find those guidelines regarding only testing distance vision with Snellen? I have been given our eye screen machine and expected to know how to use...
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    New District School Nurse - Help

    elprup replied to elprup's topic in School

    Yay, I found some old IEP's and think I can wing it based on cum files and parent questionairre. Obviously, without the hearing and vision screening. But working on it and knowing it has to get...
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    New grad struggling with receiving/giving report

    elprup replied to dann023's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Research shows it takes upwards of a year of experience to "get the big picture" and stop being so task orientated. Everybody says it will come with time...but it is so frustrating that a new/old grad...
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    So glad to find allnurses.com

    elprup replied to Isitpossible's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I found this site when I was in school too and it has helped immensely. Just remember to not always tell every story. I have a habit I am trying to break about saying too much. Best of
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    Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    elprup replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    After Nursing School has been so stressful for me too! It is no joke, nursing school was very hard for me because in addition to school I was also raising two small kids, with no help, and fighting...
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    Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    elprup replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you. The job hunt is a total daily up and down rollar coaster of emotions. It took me forever as an old new grad who moved twice and was no longer considered a new grad. So I took a job under...
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    Question on giving a full bed bath

    elprup replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    I would wear
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    School Nurse or PHN???

    elprup posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    OMG, I finally got a job offer for District School Nurse. Then the next day I get a letter in the mail stating I am one of three nurses they want to interview for a County PHN II position! 2 PHN's...
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    New RN, looking ahead; MPH?

    elprup replied to RNuninformed's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thank you OP for this thread and thank you mariebailey for your comment. I am a BSN and thinking of going MPH Too. I am older and love public health and do not think I could do a MSN right now. Yes OP...
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    Probably looking for a new job

    elprup replied to amzyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    FYI- you may no longer be considered a new grad for 90% of new grad programs either. So you might not have enough experience for a staff nurse hospital position and may not be considered a new grad...
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    I just can't find a job.

    elprup replied to SugarSugar15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Regarding flu clinics and getting yourself scheduled...they have a new online scheduling system where you can add the dates and areas you are available for and also put that you want to be on call....
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    I just can't find a job.

    elprup replied to SugarSugar15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes volunteering has helped me. Does not pay the bills but opens up
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    I just can't find a job.

    elprup replied to SugarSugar15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am sorry to say, it sucks out here. Try being an old stale new grad who has been trying way longer. It is definitely a crazy ride. Volunteer volunteer